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Ever so often in sports you get these certain athletes that prove to be much more than the ordinary athlete. They tend to be superstars or trailblazers, if you will, creating a new path for the next generation. For example, the Michael Jordan’s, Magic Johnson’s and Wayne Gretsky’s of the world are prime [...]
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Transcending the Sport
Friday, February 19th, 2010Amar’e + LeBron = NBA Championship Ring?
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010It is rumored that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the market to acquire Amar’e Stoudemire from the Phoenix Suns. Is this the missing piece to a Championship for LeBron and Co? In my opinion this is the missing piece, but there are two sides of every story, so let’s take a look at all the [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant: Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Fails to Work Hard
Thursday, February 11th, 2010“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” – Taras Brown.
It is this quote that has defined the second leading scorer in the NBA, Kevin Durant. In his third year, Kevin Durant is averaging more than 28 points per game, his career high. There is no doubt between anyone [...]
Allen Iverson an All-Star?
Monday, February 1st, 2010Barring any injuries, Allen Iverson will start for the Eastern Conference in the All Star Game on Feb. 14th, 2010.
I can’t believe this is the case. I mean he played 3 games off the bench for the Grizzlies before complaining to the team and media, going on a leave of absence, retiring, and finally being [...]
Top 10 Stories of the 2009-10 NBA Season
Friday, January 1st, 2010It’s New Year’s Day and the 2009 part of the 2009- 2010 NBA season is officially in the books. As the first part of the season comes to a close, let’s look at the top 10 story lines of the 2009-2010 NBA season. The season certainly has been entertaining and I am excited to see [...]
Read MoreMemphis Loses Final Four Season
Friday, August 21st, 2009It was announced that Memphis will be stripped of their 38 win season and Final Four appearance. It was the season that Derrick Rose lead them to the Championship game in which Kansas made an improbable come from behind victory in a very entertaining game.
Derrick Rose is also one the main reasons that season will [...]
Ricky Rubio to stay in Spain for 2 yrs.
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Maybe the Timberwolves knew what they were doing when they picked Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn back to back. It was reported that Rubio will be playing out the remaining two years of his contract in Spain, instead of going to the NBA to play for the Timberwolves.
Maybe he was uncertain about playing in [...]
